Hi all
As title says, I’m 15 weeks PP and my episiotomy has not yet fully healed. I’ve had a range of issues PP and am now getting really fed up. Most people seem to be healed by now, even if they’ve had issues.
In June I gave birth to my lovely daughter. Her heart rate suddenly dropped when pushing so I had an episiotomy to get her out quickly. The consultant said it was a smaller cut than she usually did as my LO was almost out.
There were no issues when MWs checked it when I was discharged from them. However shortly before my 6 week check (at 8 weeks) it became a bit uncomfortable and the GP gave me antibiotics. They helped but a few weeks back it became uncomfortable again and I was referred to gynae who put me on a longer course of antibiotics. Those again cleared it up.
It has however become uncomfortable again, although not painful. It’s more itchy to be honest. I’ve had a look and it is healed but that side is just ‘bigger’ than the other. There is some redness and just inside my bits there is a small bright red patch of skin (looks a bit raw almost). No blood.
I’m absolutely terrified of having to have any sort of operation/cauterisation. I’ve been in pain from various things since I have birth and can’t take anymore. I also don’t have a support system where I live other than my partner who has to work so the recovery would be harder now my baby is older so doesn’t just sleep all the time!
Has anyone had a similarly stubborn episiotomy and it eventually healed from antibiotics? Is there anything more I can do at home to help?
I do have another appt with the GP who will likely refer me to gynae again but just looking for any other similar experiences.